The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 459 Appointment
Okawa was worried.

Jiang Cheng glanced at him sideways, but he was calm and composed.

Before and after the end of World War I, Japan's political arena was in turmoil due to the division of interests and external expansion.

The military's strategies toward China failed or went bankrupt many times, especially within the Fengtian Army led by Marshal Zhang, which did not gain any advantage, which was a complete disgrace to the Japanese emperor.

In addition, the General Staff led by Shiota began to attack the "idiots" in the military, so the old Japanese Tanaka began to think of diverting domestic conflicts.

"If Minister Tanaka can accomplish this, his achievements will probably earn him a place in the cabinet."

Jiang Cheng's eyes swept calmly over these little Japanese soldiers who clearly had a sense of crisis, and he simply said, "From my point of view, once Commander Tanaka enters the cabinet... he will definitely strangle everyone in the General Staff Headquarters, right?"

These words were like a bolt from the blue to these devils.

Okawa and Machino were okay, but the most nervous guy was this guy Hiroshi Suzuki.

You know, Okawa, the consul, and Machino, the Japanese advisor, are both on the side of the political enemy... but I am different!
He was similar to Minamoto no Yoshihiro and others. After graduating from the Army University, they became "disciples" of the military.

But after the failure of the Dandelion Plan, what he did was to support the Fengtian Army's General Staff!
I don't have Takeo Kikuchi's family background.

Suzuki Hiroshi was obviously a little panicked.

Jiang Cheng smiled and glanced at these so-called Japanese "allies" and continued, "As for me, I am the governor of Jilin and a loyal general beside the commander-in-chief... In fact, I have heard more or less about his views and opinions on this matter."

As soon as these words were spoken, the three Japanese soldiers suddenly became nervous and turned their concerned glances over.

Jiang Cheng knew that what he said had already attracted their attention and interest to the greatest extent, so he put on a worried face -

"Because of Mr. Kikuchi, the Marshal is very interested in the strategy of going north to Siberia, and most importantly..."

"I heard that there is an American consultant next to Master Shuai who is also pushing this matter! Ahem, in fact, in just one or two days, we and Japan have reached a conclusion on the issue of Siberia."

Having said this, Machino could no longer suppress his anger, and he straightened up and said, "Damn Kikuchi, I trusted him so much! I didn't expect that he pretended to throw a smoke bomb at me, saying that he would follow the orders of Chief Shiota and resolutely crush the military's delusion about Siberia;"

"On the one hand, he actually used his status as an advisor to lobby Marshal Zhang! He is so despicable... I will go to Yantian to complain to him!"

Okawa and Suzuki on the side began to add fuel to the fire. Jiang Cheng exchanged glances with his subordinates, but had no intention of expressing his opinion. Instead, he took out a cigarette and looked at the three Japanese devils with his subordinates, who were raging.

After they expressed their displeasure, Jiang Dengxuan spoke up at the instruction of his superior: "Actually, you don't have to worry too much about this matter... After all, our Master Jiang mentioned this to the three of you in order to discuss countermeasures."

Turning their eyes at the same time, Suzuki was the first to speak: "Then, please let Master Jiang speak, we are all ears."

Jiang Cheng smiled and pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray in front of him: "Actually, this is not a bad thing for us - in fact, it is an opportunity."

Dachuan's face darkened: "Why do you think so?"

Jiang Cheng leaned back on the chair and crossed his legs. "The General Staff is in the limelight right now. If we can promote cooperation with the Fengtian Army and take over Tumen River and Vladivostok, we will be able to do so."

"Not only will it completely bankrupt Tanaka Yoshiichi's plan, but the General Staff Headquarters can also be credited with taking over the port, right?"

The three of them exchanged glances. Suzuki Hiroshi, who was the most impatient, even stood up and said, "Then we are the heroes who pushed Governor Shiota into the cabinet!"

Okawa lowered his eyes. Machino looked at him and motioned for him to take a seat. Then he picked up the glass goblet filled with fine wine and said, "Master Jiang, let's drink together and toast to our new cooperation!"

Jiang Cheng was waiting for them to say this. Looking around at the generals, Jiang Cheng and the others also raised their glasses: "Okay, a new cooperation!"

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After sending away the group of devils, Jiang Cheng asked Gao Wensheng to take Zhang Xuecheng back to take care of military affairs.

It was a very enjoyable meal, after all, such a big thing had been finalized.

"Master Jiang, you don't really intend to continue cooperating with the devils, do you?"

Sun Zhengnan still asked the question he wanted to ask the most, "From Feng Delin to Tang Yulin, to the Mongols of the Zongshe Party, and even the hairpin-flowered general Meng Enyuan, how many of those who cooperated with the devils had a good ending?"

"I... am really worried!"

Jiang Cheng glanced at him and asked, "Has Pingchuan set a date for his return? He brought Xiaoying with him and went into the pass with the Marshal to mediate between the Zhi and Anhui armies. He should be back soon, right?"

Sun Zhengnan looked back at him and answered immediately, "Not so soon. I think it will take until the end of the year. Feng Huafu is seriously ill. Although Xu Shichang is in charge of the capital, the struggle between the two sides remains. Marshal's intention is to stop the war in the south for a while and never start a war again."

Jiang Cheng shrugged and said with a wry smile: "If Pingchuan doesn't come back, I will be missing a brave general in the battle on the front line!"

Jiang Dengxuan also interrupted and said, "Feilan, from what you said, it really is..."

Jiang Cheng waved his hand and said, "Don't talk about this! Old Sun, Pingchuan is not here, so you take the lead in the 29th Division. How is the expansion going?"

The situation was roughly described as follows: because two merchant ships loaded with Northeastern products set sail in succession, and with abundant money, food and war preparations, Jilin's military expansion was going very smoothly.

"very good!"

Jiang Cheng nodded with satisfaction, and immediately turned to Jiang Dengxuan, "I have decided to apply to the commander for a new organization - the 30th Division."

"Brother Chao Liu, things are different now... There is no need to train soldiers and fight bandits like Han Qing did!"

"The expanded troops will be led by Chao Liu - I will let Guo Xipeng and Zhang Fushan serve as your left and right arms, and you can appoint the staff and other personnel yourself."

"But there is only one condition. I will only give you three months to train the new army!"

This person had said before that Jiang Dengxuan should lead the troops, but he didn't expect that he would be given such a high position in one go.

Jiang Dengxuan couldn't help but look back at him meaningfully, and he immediately stood up and saluted: "Yes!"

Sun Zhengnan also stood up, shook hands with him and congratulated him on his promotion.

But Jiang Chaoliu, who was gentle and straightforward, did not seem to be at ease at all: "I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the people to suddenly appoint me to such a high position——"

"Zhang Fushan and Guo Xipeng are both original members of the Military Academy. I will be their superior now that I am here. I am afraid..."

Thanks to reader ZJM Ming for the valuable reward.

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The battle for Yanji is about to begin.

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